51 71 418 Replacing cover on trim panel for cover on side member, left or right

Special tools required:

IMPORTANT: The notes on COMPONENT BONDING WITH DOUBLE-SIDED ADHESIVE TAPE serve as the basis for these repair instructions and must be observed without fail.

Removal:

Release cover (1) with special tool 00 9 322 and dispose of it.

Fig 1: Releasing Cover With Special Tool (00 9 322)

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Installation:

Clean bonding surface.

Stick on the new cover (1).

Fig 2: Installing Cover

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